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In this head to head comparison of FxPro vs HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets), we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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ForexBrokers.com rates brokers on a 99-point Trust Score (90–99 highly trusted; 80–89 trusted; 70–79 average risk; 60–69 high risk; under 59 not trusted). FxPro scores 93/99 (highly trusted), while HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) scores 85/99 (trusted). Both brokers hold two Tier-1 licenses and one Tier-2 license.
FxPro, founded in 2006, is a bank; HYCM, founded in 1977, is not a bank. Neither broker is publicly traded. With similar licensing but a higher Trust Score, FxPro edges ahead on perceived safety, though HYCM remains a trusted choice. Consider fees, platforms, and available markets alongside regulation when deciding.
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| Year Founded | 2006 | 1977 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No |
| Bank | Yes | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 2 | 2 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 1 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
FxPro and HYCM both offer pricing that can work for different types of traders, but HYCM comes out ahead on commissions and fees. FxPro has a 4-star rating and ranks #30 out of 36 for commissions and fees. Its costs are above the industry average, with its best pricing on cTrader coming from commission-based trading, where the effective EUR/USD cost is about 1.27 pips. On MT4 and MT5, FxPro’s variable spreads are generally wider, and its pricing can be less attractive for traders who want the lowest possible trading costs.
HYCM earns a stronger 4.5-star rating and ranks #18 out of 36, making it the better choice overall for fees. Its Raw account is the most competitive, with an all-in EUR/USD cost of about 0.6 pips after commission. HYCM’s Classic account is more expensive, starting from a 1.2-pip variable spread, while its fixed-spread account offers a 1.5-pip spread. For traders focused on keeping costs down, HYCM is the more affordable option in this comparison.
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| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $20 |
| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Spread-only account | 1.44 | 1.3 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Raw spread account | 0.92 | 0.6 |
| Non-wire bank transfer (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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FxPro and HYCM both give traders access to forex as CFDs or spot contracts, and each offers crypto CFDs rather than real crypto you can withdraw. FxPro has the edge on overall market choice, with 2,278 tradeable symbols and 75 forex pairs, compared with HYCM’s 1,199 symbols and 70 forex pairs. FxPro also offers copy trading, which HYCM does not.
When it comes to shares, both brokers let clients trade international exchange-listed securities, but only HYCM also offers U.S.-listed exchange-traded securities such as Apple shares. For range of investments, both brokers are rated 4 out of 5 stars, though FxPro places higher in ForexBrokers.com’s ranking at #24 out of 36, versus HYCM at #28.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 2278 | 1199 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 75 | 70 |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | Yes |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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FxPro and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both give traders a free demo account, along with Windows desktop downloads, web-based trading, MetaTrader 4, and MetaTrader 5. Each also lets users trade directly from a chart, making it easier to place orders while reviewing price moves. In ForexBrokers.com’s Trading Platforms and Tools review, both brokers earn 4 out of 5 stars, so they each offer a strong set of trading options for everyday traders.
The main difference is that HYCM offers its own in-house platform, while FxPro does not. On the other hand, FxPro stands out for copy trading, which HYCM does not provide. FxPro is also ranked higher in this category by ForexBrokers.com, coming in at #18 out of 36 brokers, compared with HYCM at #34. For traders comparing trading platforms and tools, FxPro may appeal more to those who want copy trading, while HYCM may suit those looking for a proprietary platform alongside the major third-party platforms.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | No | Yes |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 53 | 30 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
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FxPro and HYCM both offer mobile trading apps for iPhone and Android, and each app includes price alerts plus tools for drawing trendlines and saving those drawings automatically. Both brokers also make it easy to trade on the go, but FxPro stands out with watchlist syncing, so changes you make in the app can match your online account. HYCM does not offer this watchlist sync feature.
When it comes to charting, FxPro gives mobile traders 65 technical studies, compared with 30 at HYCM, which may matter to users who want more ways to study price moves. FxPro also scores higher overall for its mobile trading apps, with a 4.5-star rating and a ForexBrokers.com ranking of #15 out of 36 brokers, while HYCM is rated 4 stars and ranks #32. Overall, FxPro offers the stronger mobile app experience, while HYCM still covers the basic features most traders need.
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | Yes | No |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 65 | 30 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes |
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FxPro and HYCM both give traders daily market commentary and an economic calendar, so each offers helpful basic research tools for tracking news and planned events. Both also include Trading Central, which can support technical and fundamental analysis. Neither broker offers sentiment tools, TipRanks, or Acuity Trading. Where FxPro stands out is in its wider research lineup, thanks to Autochartist, which HYCM does not provide.
HYCM has an edge in one key area because it offers forex news from major sources such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and Dow Jones, while FxPro does not. Even so, FxPro is rated higher for research overall, with 4 out of 5 stars and a #23 ranking out of 36 brokers on ForexBrokers.com. HYCM is rated 3.5 stars and ranks #32, making FxPro the stronger choice for market research overall, while HYCM may appeal to traders who value top-tier news coverage.
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Client sentiment data | No | No |
| TipRanks | No | No |
| Acuity Trading | No | No |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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FxPro and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) both give beginners a solid starting point, with each offering at least 10 beginner-focused educational videos on trading basics. Neither broker provides monthly live educational webinars, and neither one meets the mark for a large library of forex or CFD learning content with at least 10 dedicated pieces on those topics. For new traders, this means both brokers cover the basics, but neither stands out for frequent live teaching or a deep range of learning materials.
When comparing overall education quality, FxPro comes out ahead. FxPro is rated 4 out of 5 stars for Education and ranks #17 out of 36 brokers at ForexBrokers.com, while HYCM is rated 3.5 stars and ranks #28. In simple terms, both brokers can help beginners learn the first steps, but FxPro offers the stronger education package overall, while HYCM still provides useful beginner content with less depth and a lower overall rating.
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| Webinars | No | No |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | No | No |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that FxPro is better than HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets). FxPro finished with an overall rank of #20, while HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) finished with an overall rank of #26.
FxPro competes among the top MetaTrader brokers, featuring multiple account options and various execution methods. It provides its own proprietary FxPro Edge app alongside access to the BnkPro app (which isn’t yet available in all regions).
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When comparing FxPro and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) for cryptocurrency trading, neither broker offers purchasing actual delivered crypto, but both provide access to cryptocurrency CFDs for speculative trading.
Comparing online brokers FxPro and HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets): FxPro supports ACH/SEPA, PayPal, Skrill, and bank wire transfers, while HYCM supports Skrill and bank wire but does not offer ACH/SEPA or PayPal; Visa/Mastercard availability is not specified for either broker.
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| Regulation | FxPro | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Trust Score | 93 | 85 | |
| Year Founded | 2006 | 1977 | |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No | |
| Bank | Yes | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No | |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 2 | 2 | |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 1 | 1 | |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 2 | 1 |
| Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted) | FxPro | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Australia (ASIC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Canada (CIRO Authorised) | No | No | |
| Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) | No | Yes | |
| Japan (FSA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Singapore (MAS Authorised) | No | No | |
| Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) | |||
| United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| USA (CFTC Authorized) | No | No | |
| New Zealand (FMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No |
| Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted) | FxPro | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Kenya (CMA Authorised) | No | ||
| Israel (ISA Authorised) | No | No | |
| South Africa (FSCA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or CMA Authorised) | No | Yes | |
| India (SEBI Authorised) | No | No | |
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| Investments | FxPro | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 2278 | 1199 | |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 75 | 70 | |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | Yes | |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | Yes | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
| Cost | FxPro | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Spread-only account | 1.44 | 1.3 | |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Raw spread account | 0.92 | 0.6 | |
| Inactivity Fee | Yes | No | |
| Order execution: Agency | Yes | Yes | |
| Order execution: Market Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Funding | FxPro | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $20 | |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No | |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Non-wire bank transfer (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | FxPro | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | No | Yes | |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No | |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes | |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | Yes | Yes | |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Trading Tools | FxPro | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes | |
| Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 53 | 30 | |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes | |
| Charts can be saved | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Trading | FxPro | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
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| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | Yes | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 65 | 30 | |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Research - Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Research | FxPro | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes | |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | No | Yes | |
| Autochartist | Yes | No | |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes | |
| TipRanks | No | No | |
| Client sentiment data | No | No | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Education | FxPro | HYCM (Henyep Capital Markets) | |
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| Webinars | No | No | |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes | |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | No | No |
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